Chapter 360

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Protagonist:

Li Xiulan

Wang Erhai and Zhang Xiaoyun bid farewell to Wang Dashan, then returned to their love nest where they lived together.

Zhang Xiaoyun couldn't help but complain to Wang Erhai:

"I really can't figure it out. Back when Xu Mingxin was prosperous and successful, bringing benefits to Shanhai Real Estate, it was understandable that your big brother got close to him. But now Xu Mingxin has fallen to such a state, why is your big brother still getting close to him, even currying favor with him? He's the kind of person who will stop at nothing for profit—he's no good sort!"

"Heh, what other reason could there be? Just because Xu Mingxin owes my big brother two hundred thousand." Wang Erhai explained with a wry smile: "Big brother is afraid Xu Mingxin won't pay back the money, so that's why he's playing the emotional card with him."

"Does playing the emotional card mean he'll definitely pay back the money?" Zhang Xiaoyun countered, "Someone like him with no bottom line—no matter how many emotional cards you play, they might not pay you back."

Wang Erhai gave another wry smile.

One had to admit, what Zhang Xiaoyun said made some sense.

Zhang Xiaoyun couldn't help but complain about Wang Dashan again:

"If you ask me, is your big brother's sense of right and wrong too blurry? Someone like Xu Mingxin shouldn't have been befriended from the start. He's already screwed us over once, and now you're still getting close to him. I really don't know what your big brother is thinking? He wouldn't be thinking of doing some internet finance thing with Xu Mingxin, would he!"

It was clear that Zhang Xiaoyun had quite a few misgivings about Wang Dashan's behavior of inviting Xu Mingxin to dinner.

Hearing this, Wang Erhai was stunned.

His heart gave a thump.

"My big brother isn't that kind of person. How could he do such a despicable thing?"

Although he said that with his mouth, Wang Erhai wasn't sure in his heart either.

He was afraid Zhang Xiaoyun's words would come true.

Nowadays his big brother wanted to make money more and more, and cared more and more about his own face. If this mindset continued, it would definitely lower his bottom line again and again, especially when encountering difficulties.

The reason they had chosen to cooperate with Xu Mingxin back then was because Shanhai Real Estate had reached the brink of bankruptcy, and then they naturally abandoned their bottom line.

They clearly knew that the tricks Xu Mingxin was pulling didn't conform to industry rules and went against business ethics, but in order to survive, they still turned a blind eye and chose to cooperate with Xu Mingxin.

Shanhai Real Estate wouldn't open for business until the eighth day of the first lunar month, and the employees hadn't all arrived yet.

The reason Wang Dashan and Wang Erhai returned to Guangzhou so early was first because staying at home was boring, and second because they came down to do some preparation work in advance.

They were the bosses of the company; they couldn't be like employees, only coming to work when it was time.

On the fifth day of the first lunar month, Wang Dashan, Wang Erhai, and Zhang Xiaoyun brought New Year gifts together to visit Zhang Zhihao. Zhang Zhihao was a shareholder of Shanhai Real Estate and could provide a safety net for Shanhai Real Estate. Before the New Year, Zhang Zhihao had lent the two brothers fifty thousand yuan for emergency use, so both out of affection and reason they had to go pay New Year's respects to Zhang Zhihao.

Zhang Zhihao was also very welcoming of their arrival.

And he told them a piece of good news: he was already engaged to his girlfriend Wang Ling. This New Year they went together to meet both sets of parents, both sets of parents were fairly satisfied, so they settled the wedding.

They planned to hold a banquet and get married on May Day this year.

After hearing this, Wang Dashan and Wang Erhai both couldn't help but show surprised expressions.

Previously Zhang Zhihao said he wasn't in a hurry to get married and wanted to wait until he bought a house in Guangzhou before tying the knot.

Who would have thought that after just passing the New Year, the wedding would be settled so quickly.

One can only say that sometimes plans really can't keep up with changes.

Wang Ling actually didn't have any objections either, feeling they could get married first and then buy a house together.

It seemed Zhang Zhihao had met a virtuous woman.

"Dashan, Erhai, you must come to my wedding on May Day!"

Zhang Zhihao said smilingly to Wang Dashan and Wang Erhai.

"Definitely, definitely. When the time comes we'll not only attend, but also bring generous gifts for Hao Ge and Sister-in-law!"

Wang Dashan said so.

Zhang Zhihao asked at this time: "What plans do you have this year?"

Wang Dashan told Zhang Zhihao about his plan to adjust the company's strategy and shift the focus to second-hand houses.

After hearing this, Zhang Zhihao felt Wang Dashan's plan should be feasible.

However he didn't understand real estate, wasn't an industry expert, and couldn't say too much.

He only said that if you've figured it out and feel you can do it, then just go ahead and do it wholeheartedly. As for the previous failure, just treat it as a lesson and don't take it too much to heart.

After returning from Zhang Zhihao's place, Zhang Xiaoyun suddenly said to Wang Erhai:

"I really envy Hao Ge's girlfriend. They've only known each other for how long, and they've already gone to meet both sets of parents, and they've settled the wedding so quickly."

It was clear that Zhang Xiaoyun also hoped to settle the major matter of life with Wang Erhai as soon as possible. She was someone who longed for stability and didn't like things with potential variables.

Wang Erhai heard the meaning behind Zhang Xiaoyun's words, but still pretended to be confused:

"I also envy Hao Ge. Hao Ge has a computer store as a safety net, with stable income. Unlike me and my big brother—whether Shanhai Real Estate can continue to survive is still an unknown. How can we consider major life matters?"

Seeing Wang Erhai say this, Zhang Xiaoyun couldn't help but get angry:

"I don't care about those things of yours. I just want to settle things early. Tell me honestly—do you not want to marry me?"

Wang Erhai didn't answer her directly, but instead asked back:

"If Shanhai Real Estate goes bankrupt and I owe a mountain of debt, would you still be willing to marry me?"

Zhang Xiaoyun was speechless for a moment, her eyes somewhat evasive.

After a while she said:

"Why are you saying these things? What does Shanhai Real Estate going bankrupt have to do with you? Shanhai Real Estate is under your big brother's name now. Even if it goes bankrupt, it wouldn't involve you."

Wang Erhai gave a wry smile, then asked again:

"If in the future I can't earn money, can't afford a house or a car, would you dislike me?"

Zhang Xiaoyun said:

"It won't happen. As long as you work hard, buying a house and a car is just a matter of time. The country is much wealthier now than before, most people are making money, and it's impossible for you to never make money!"

Zhang Xiaoyun did not answer directly, but in fact she had already given a clear answer.

Wang Erhai gave a wry smile again. Bottom line, women are still realistic; if he truly had nothing, Zhang Xiaoyun would probably really leave him.

Wang Erhai sighed:

"Who knows? Most people can make money, but that doesn't mean everyone can make money."

He thought of his old father. His father went to the city to work in the eighties and nineties of the last century. Back then, most people who went to the city to make a living made money; it was just a matter of how much. Those who made a lot became nouveau riche big bosses with millions in assets, while those who made less could at least buy a house in the city, get a foothold, and lay a foundation for the next generation.

Only his father, after messing around in the city for several years, didn't make a single cent, and in the end could only return to Shangou Village with his tail between his legs to do masonry work.

Seeing Wang Erhai's attitude, Zhang Xiaoyun felt very depressed in her heart.

The less Wang Erhai wanted to marry her, the more she wanted to settle the wedding with Wang Erhai as soon as possible.

It wasn't that she loved Wang Erhai so much, nor that the marriage absolutely had to happen.

It was just a rebellious psychology, like she was competing in anger, and there had to be a winner and a loser.

"I don't care. Anyway, you promised me before: next year for the Spring Festival, no, it should be this year's Spring Festival. Whether you make money or not, you must definitely take me back to your hometown!"

Zhang Xiaoyun said this.

Wang Erhai said absentmindedly:

"Okay, okay, okay. I'll definitely take you back then. There are still more than three hundred and sixty days until this year's Spring Festival. It's early. What are you rushing for?"

Zhang Xiaoyun suddenly made a suggestion at this time:

"If you feel you can't make money at Shanhai Real Estate, how about we go out and start our own business?"

【77】 "If you feel you can't make money at Shanhai Real Estate, how about we go out and start our own business?"

Hearing this, Wang Erhai was stunned.

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